Everybody has a comfort zone. Being comfortable is something we naturally strive for in life. However is this what Jesus wants for us? Is it the recipe for those on a mission? “Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a pool, which in Aramaic is called Bethesda and which is surrounded by five covered colonnades. Here a great … Read more
For a couple of years, I lived in New York City. I had the Statue of Liberty, World Trade Center, Central Park, and other famous attractions all around me yet I only went to these sites when someone who lived outside of the state came to visit me. I got so use to them around me that they were no … Read more
I recently asked a donor a simple question: “What has been the impact of your financial gift on your own faith?”. Notice that I did not say on the project or cause but on his personal faith. He was speechless as no one had ever asked him that nor has he ever thought about it. He then had a look … Read more
One day at track practice, my son Ben was told to start running because the coach wanted to time him. Where to? How long? but coach told him just run this road near school and that was it. Ben did not know how long he’d be running nor when he’d be timed during the run. It was the most frustrating … Read more
KidsGames connects with elementary-aged kids sharing the love of Christ through the playing of sports & games. As the children age out (12+), some teens jump in to serve as volunteers. Hess was one of those volunteers serving as a middle school student through high school after he was a participant for a couple of years. He will tell you … Read more
Do you remember the movie Karate Kid? Daniel-son is frustrated that he is doing chores for his teacher when he is suppose to be training for a karate tournament. You know “wax on, wax off” and “paint the fence”? Finally his frustration boils over, and his sensei demonstrates how these chores are actually preparing him for his assignment. Daniel-son needed … Read more
Late in his career, Steve Jobs famously drove his car without a license plate. According to the head of security at Apple, Jobs discovered a loophole in the California vehicle registration laws. Anyone with a new car had up to six months to get a proper license plate for their new vehicle. During the first six months, however, you could … Read more
I was in the checkout line of a grocery store the other day and a young mom was with 3 little kids in front of me. I could tell she wasn’t having her best day with them. This became even more apparent when her four-year old put gum in her sister’s hair. Then, yep you guessed it, the mom went … Read more